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🌍 USA · New England Double IPA · One of 21 New England Double IPAs in hopIQ

Cosmic Currents is a hazy double IPA from the limited range, brewed with two-row, pilsner malt, white wheat and flaked oats and hopped heavily with Mosaic in cryo and Incognito form plus Strata. The brewery calls it dank and citrus-forward. Grapefruit and orange zest sit alongside passion fruit, ripe strawberry and a resinous, weedy edge from the Strata. The oats give a full, soft body that carries the strength without heat, and the bitterness stays moderate.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter35 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Substantial body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another New England Double IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
dank
resinous
hoppy
orange
tropical
Distinctive notes
hazy
berry
smooth drinking

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cosmic Currents

◎ Appearance

Hazy golden-yellow with a soft, pillowy white head that clings to the glass in delicate lace. The cloudiness stems from the wheat and oat adjuncts, creating an opaque, inviting pour. Carbonation is lively but not aggressive, supporting a stable foam.

hazy goldensoft white headfull-bodied appearance

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with ripe citrus zest—grapefruit and orange pith—backed by stone fruit warmth from passion fruit and strawberry notes. A resinous, herbaceous edge from Strata cuts through, lending a subtle dank character without overwhelming the fruit. The Mosaic hops provide gentle floral undertones beneath the fruit-forward profile.

citrus, grapefruit zestpassion fruit, strawberryresinous, herbal edge

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and welcoming, with the oat-derived body carrying stone fruit and citrus flavors smoothly across the palate. Mid-palate develops a pleasant interplay of orange zest and grapefruit alongside a subtle weedy, resinous kick from the Strata. Bitterness remains moderate and refined, finishing dry without harshness or heat despite the 8% ABV.

soft, full mouthfeelcitrus and stone fruitmoderate, refined bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately lingering, with citrus and resinous notes fading gracefully into a dry aftertaste. No harsh alcohol burn or excessive astringency interrupts the pleasant fade.

dry, lingeringcitrus aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cosmic Currents

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Cosmic Currents

About New England Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a New England Double IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar New England Double IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hazy, resinous, citrusy character as Cosmic Currents will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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